R87.622
BillableLow grade squamous intraepithelial lesion on cytologic smear of vagina (LGSIL)
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A vaginal Pap smear showing low-grade precancerous changes in squamous cells (LGSIL), indicating mild abnormalities that may resolve on their own or progress to higher-grade lesions.
Coding Tips
- •LGSIL often reflects HPV infection and may be managed with repeat cytology or HPV testing depending on clinical guidelines
- •Document patient age and HPV status as these factors influence management recommendations
Code Hierarchy
└R87Abnormal findings in specimens from female genital organs└R87.6Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from female genital organs└R87.62Abnormal cytological findings in specimens from vagina└R87.622Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion on cytologic smear of vagina (LGSIL)
└R87.622Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion on cytologic smear of vagina (LGSIL)